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14 years ago @ ProPrint site - \'Time to get on with ... · 2 replies · +2 points

To answer your question about 'censorship':

We ask our users to self-regulate these forums. This is why comments go up and are then later removed: there has probably been a (valid) complaint.

When comments are reported, we will consider removing them. The most typical reason why we decide to remove a comment is when an individual is attacked.

I'm sure most people would agree it is reasonable for a person to be unhappy when they are publicly criticised or attacked by an anonymous individual. If you have a criticism to make, criticise the idea or the practice - not the individual.

Or include your name with your comments, so readers can assess your interest and whether you know what you are talking about or whether it is just wild speculation.

Sometimes we remove comments or stop putting them up because we decide there has already been enough mindless negativity on a topic. This happens quite a bit. It isn't against the rules to be on a downer but it can get a bit depressing!

I'm sure all of you wonderful ProPrint readers like to see constructive debates taking place in the forums. The forums are here for people to use as they see fit (within reason) but I am always heartened when people find something upbeat to say.

Steven Kiernan, editor, ProPrint

14 years ago @ ProPrint site - Blue Star stresses rec... · 1 reply · +3 points

Hi all,

I recognise this is a heated issue, but it is questionable whether some of the comments in this thread are really adding any value to the debate.

I'm taking the opportunity to remind all the users to take a look at our Forum Rules - http://www.proprint.com.au/Page/Rules.aspx

Please avoid personal attacks on individuals, whether industry people or other forum users. Make your point without calling people names or don’t make it at all.

Breaking the rules will lead to a user's comments being deleted, and could also lead to the user being banned from using these forums. We rely on the help of all users of this platform to alert us to anything that may be abusive, offensive or otherwise inappropriate (you can use the ‘Report’ link beside each comment).

Everyone should read the Forum Rules before posting. You will see it says: "The comments function is here to help build community and foster communication, not for mindless criticism, unfounded gossip or personal attacks."

Please keep this in mind.

If you have any other concerns, you can reach me on skiernan@proprint.com.au or (02) 8399 7694.

Steven Kiernan, Editor

14 years ago @ ProPrint site - Printing Industries hi... · 0 replies · +5 points

ProPrint would also like to add that while healthy debate and opinions are welcome, unsubstantiated claims and mindless criticism are not.

Please refer to our Forum Rules by following the link above.

Steven Kiernan, editor

14 years ago @ ProPrint site - Printing Industries hi... · 2 replies · +4 points

The following is posted on behalf of Susan Heaney, board president of the Printing Industries Association of Australia:

I am writing in regard to the incorrect statements of JustaPrinter.

Please be advised that Printing Industries is financially sound and not selling any assets.

The term “Boys club” is insulting to myself as the female president and demeaning to the directors who volunteer their time and do not accept remuneration to represent the interests of our industry.

Feel free to check the facts with our new CEO Bill Healey at any time. E: bill@printnet.com.au Mobile: 0419 627 693, attend any of our AGMs where all such information is readily available or speak to your local Board member.

Susan Heaney, Board President

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - CPI unveils "most comp... · 0 replies · +1 points

Comments in this thread have been removed for breaching our Forum Rules. If you look at our Forum Rules (and I urge everyone to read them before commenting on this website), it says: "The comments function is here to help build community and foster communication, not for mindless criticism, unfounded gossip or personal attacks."

Please keep this rule in mind before posting.

You can find all the Forum Rules here: http://www.proprint.com.au/Page/Rules.aspx

Steven Kiernan, Editor

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - Roland DG printer airl... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hi brodricj,

Thanks for pointing out this error. We have changed the original article.

Steven

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - Colorpak to grow from ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Hi artthesmart,

Your idea of showing the number of voters is a good one and we'll definitely consider it.

To give you a basic idea, last week's poll on extreme weather had a total of 81 votes (which is low for us). In comparison, our poll on a combined CPI/Focus/BJ Ball two weeks before attracted 153 votes, which is a decent result for one of our polls.

There have so far been 50 votes for the poll we launched today about orders, and we would expect this number to increase significantly over the next week.

Steven

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - LIA and Printing Indus... · 0 replies · +1 points

See this article for instructions on how to download a PDF of the full ProPrint Power 50: http://www.proprint.com.au/News/240605,proprint-p...

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - HP unveils T350 colour... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hi Inky.

Thanks for your comment. The topic of deinking is certainly on our radar. In fact, we are planning to publish a column from INGEDE in one of the next issues of ProPrint.

Steven

15 years ago @ ProPrint site - Liquidators move in at... · 0 replies · +1 points

We welcome any positive stories from printers of all sizes. If you are doing well and want to talk about it, we'd love to report on it.

If you have any news, views or anything constructive you would like to communicate to the industry, please contact me on skiernan@proprint.com.au or phone my direct line (02) 8908 2208.

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